Useful links

Some useful links to other troop supporters. If you know of a site, or own a site that shares POSITIVE information or has great patriotic products and services for our readers, pleaseemail me with information and the website link.

Gathering of Eagles is an act of love by thousands of veterans who choose to honor the sacrifice of the fallen by guarding the memorials from those who would desecrate them on March 17th in a "peaceful" anti-war rally in Washington D.C. It is also an act of war, a call to action for every American who chooses to stand and say "No more!" to those who would spit on our veterans and ridicule their service to our nation.

We are mothers who now have, or have had, children honorably serving in the military. We are a non-profit (501[c]3) service organization supporting each other and our children while promoting patriotism. We are a non-partisan, non-political organization. We do not support any political candidate, nor do we endorse any religious organization. The military represents all aspects of America as does our organization.

In August of 2005, Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids was created to meet the needs of children with disabilities in Northern Iraq at the request of LTC David Brown. He and his soldiers had been in the city of Mosul and observed as children pulled themselves along the ground because their legs simply did not work.

Since that time, over 600 high quality pediatric wheelchairs have been provided by generous donors and delivered to these children by soldiers serving in Iraq.

Veteran Advocates of Ore-ida

The Veteran Advocates of Ore-Ida was created to provide Veterans and Active Duty Personnel of the Armed Forces a voice; and to support, honor, recognize and advocate for their needs as members of our communities, states and country.

Our mission is to provide a monthly luncheon, gift bags, and pantry items to the wounded, injured, and ill combat Veterans, all service branches, and their families, at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. We would like them to know they are in the hearts and prayers of America, as we bring "touches of home" for them to their "home away from home."

Phoenix House

Phoenix House has been a leading nonprofit provider of substance abuse services since 1967, and currently has more than 120 programs in 11 states. In various locations, Phoenix House provides substance abuse, mental health, and/or support services which have been specifically designed to address the unique experiences and challenges of the military community. Clients receive trauma-informed individual, group, and family counseling, from staff members who are trained in the latest evidence-based practices for addressing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anger management, and other issues that prevent service men and women from successfully readjusting to civilian life. Phoenix House also provides referrals to veteran service organizations, entitlement and housing assistance, and recovery management services. Visit www.phoenixhouse.org/services-for/military-services/ for a description of Phoenix House services available for the military community in your area, and to explore helpful resources.

Informative Sites & Blogs

Subscribe to Thank You For Your Service, which gives our troops a way to report their stories to you directly from Iraq and Afghanistan. Veterans, Military Support and Veterans Groups can now share what they are doing to support our troops, veterans and families. Read stories Honoring the Fallen and wounded, returning Heroes and Gold Star Families.

Shopping

Veterans recognition metalized film window stickers and magnetized vehicle plaques. Men and women who served in the U.S. Armed forces can now proudly display their military service involvement with VetSignias.

If you don't know anyone overseas, fret not! For the low price of $30 (which includes shipping), we'll send over a delicious SEVEN POUND snack pack to one of our troops listed on an online database of stationed servicemen and women.

"Thanking Our Troops is a story of God’s faithfulness through hardships, especially at a time of war and great sacrifice. Our troops and their families experience unique difficulties and so often must rely on the encouragement and support from their fellow citizens; Judy Howard is this citizen. Mrs. Howard inspires her readers, through her patriotic quilt exhibits and books, by providing encouragement and support to our men and women in uniform who voluntarily go into harm’s way in order to protect our freedoms." - U.S.Senator James Inhofe, Senior Member of Armed Services Committee

My book, "Thanking Our Troops--God Bless America Touring Quilts" contains the heartwarming stories and photos of the 220 quilts that are touring America (just returned from Baghdad cheering the troops over Christmas) for four years with all profits from books, quilt auction at end of tour and $100 exhibit rental fees (free to military and veteran groups) going to non-profits who make quilts for wounded soldiers and families of the fallen.